Karley Marotta Biography
Karley Marotta is an American Sports Anchor, Reporter, and Sports Director working for WKOW, serving as the sports director. She joined the station in March 2020 as a weekend anchor and reporter. Before joining the station in 2020, she worked for WXOW in La Crosse, Wisconsin, for 2 1/2 years.
Karley Marotta Age
was born on September 22, 1996, in the U.S.A. She is 28 years old as of 2024. Marotta celebrates her birthday every September 22nd as evidenced by her stating that she was grateful for turning 26 years old via an Instagram post on September 22, 2022.
Karley Marotta Height
Marotta stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Karley Marotta Family
Marotta’s father and grandfather both played basketball for Marquette University. Her father died in 2015 as evidenced by her tweeting that she and her family were honored when Dr. Lovell spoke at her father’s funeral.
Marotta grew up in Milwaukee with her siblings, Chloe and Cameron. Chloe celebrates her birthday on July 7th as Marotta wished her a happy birthday via an Instagram post on July 7, 2024. Further, she works as a basketball analyst and sports broadcaster for the Big East Conference. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Public Relations and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Marquette University.
Cameron was born on April 5, 1997, and is 27 years old as of 2024. Marotta wished him a happy 26th birthday via an Instagram post on April 5, 2023. He has a degree in Marketing from Marquette University.
Karley Marotta Husband
Marotta married Jake Laihinen on August 6, 2022. She posted a wedding picture of them on her Instagram account and shared their wedding date, saying that the day was the most magical day of their lives.
Karley Marotta Net Worth
Marotta has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million-$5 Million which she has earned through her successful career as a Sports Anchor, Reporter, and Sports Director.
Karley Marotta Salary
Marotta earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
WKOW
Marotta is working at WKOW alongside other famous WKOW meteorologists, anchors, and reporters including;
- Amber Noggle
- Brandon Taylor
- Cameron Hopman
- Caroline Bach
- Dana Fulton
- Caroline Dade
- Madison Rios
Karley Marotta Education
Marotta joined Indiana University in 2013 after high school. In 2017, she graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Sports Broadcast Journalism. During college, she worked as a sports intern for two summers with WISN 12. She was also a sports intern at TODAY’S TMJ4.
Karley Marotta Career
Marotta has been working for WKOW as the sports director since her 2022 promotion, making her the station’s first female sports director. She initially joined the station as a weekend sports anchor and reporter. The Milwaukee native is excited to broadcasting teams she grew up watching.
Before joining WKOW in 2020, she worked for WXOW in La Crosse, Wisconsin, for 2 1/2 years. During her career, she has broadcasted big events like the Packers clinching the NFC North at U.S. Bank Stadium, Bucks and Brewers playoffs, as well as the Minneapolis Miracle game between the Vikings and Saints. Above all, she feels joyous when she knows local teams and athletes.
Karley Marotta Social Media Platforms
She is active on her social media accounts and often posts on her Instagram, Facebook, and X(formerly known as Twitter). She has over 3K followers on Facebook, over 1K on Instagram, and over 4K on X.